$5 wasted…
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: Wynne, Arkansas
$5 wasted…
So today was my first oil change for my 07 4.6 XL. (I don't drive much.)
I had read all the posts about the gorilla robot that installs the oil filter at the factory, so I made sure I had the proper tools and stuff.
When I bought the filter wrench I made sure it fit the FL-820S filter I bought at the same time.
So, I have the oil pan drained and I'm set to pull off the filter, and it has 15 flutes instead of the expected 36. The diameter (93mm) is the same.
I bum a ride to the auto parts store to get a 15 flute 93mm wrench.
I get the original filter off. It was difficult, of course, but I expected that.
I'll probably never use the 15 flute 93mm filter wrench again, though. Oh well, it's only $5.
I have no idea why Ford puts a different filter on the truck than the Motorcraft one that you can buy at Wal-Mart. I was really second guessing myself thinking I had bought the wrong replacement filter, but everything went back together lickety-split and it is good to go.
Shame on me for not looking under the truck to make sure the filter wrench fit!
I had read all the posts about the gorilla robot that installs the oil filter at the factory, so I made sure I had the proper tools and stuff.
When I bought the filter wrench I made sure it fit the FL-820S filter I bought at the same time.
So, I have the oil pan drained and I'm set to pull off the filter, and it has 15 flutes instead of the expected 36. The diameter (93mm) is the same.
I bum a ride to the auto parts store to get a 15 flute 93mm wrench.
I get the original filter off. It was difficult, of course, but I expected that.
I'll probably never use the 15 flute 93mm filter wrench again, though. Oh well, it's only $5.
I have no idea why Ford puts a different filter on the truck than the Motorcraft one that you can buy at Wal-Mart. I was really second guessing myself thinking I had bought the wrong replacement filter, but everything went back together lickety-split and it is good to go.
Shame on me for not looking under the truck to make sure the filter wrench fit!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 26,007
Likes: 575
From: Brentwood,CA
The filter ford uses on there is a champion labs filter. The filter is identical to the walmart supertech brand PH-2 also made by champion labs. I have no clue why they use those filters stock.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,642
Likes: 6
From: Northern California
Well be glad you didn't buy a Chevy Truck in 1973. There, as a part of "Dealer Prep" you received your paperwork, owners manual, a big hammer, and a hacksaw in a cellophane plastic bag.
I hear you about your oil filter. Also, many quality dealerships have an owners meeting within 60 days after you take delivery. You can ask Ford service techs questions, they also demostrate things on a F-150, how to use the jack and change a tire, things like that.
Make sure you know how the jack works, before you actually have to remove a tire from your truck! Sometimes it's easy to get the jack out, but putting them back, securing them, it's like rocket science!
Anyway, good luck with your truck, I hope it gives you years of good service.
I hear you about your oil filter. Also, many quality dealerships have an owners meeting within 60 days after you take delivery. You can ask Ford service techs questions, they also demostrate things on a F-150, how to use the jack and change a tire, things like that.
Make sure you know how the jack works, before you actually have to remove a tire from your truck! Sometimes it's easy to get the jack out, but putting them back, securing them, it's like rocket science!
Anyway, good luck with your truck, I hope it gives you years of good service.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Somerset County, PA
as a part of "Dealer Prep" you received your paperwork, owners manual, a big hammer, and a hacksaw in a cellophane plastic bag.
Make sure you know how the jack works, before you actually have to remove a tire from your truck! Sometimes it's easy to get the jack out, but putting them back, securing them, it's like rocket science!
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 5,228
Likes: 5
From: Running Springs CA
Originally Posted by rg200amp
i dont know why, but i know ford uses diffrent filters when they install them at the factory. you cant even buy them from the ford parts counter. they only have them at the factory.
The most difficult original filter to remove was on my '88 Ranger V-6. The engine was painted after the filter was installed (all Ford of Germany gray). It took the messy screwdriver puncture trick to remove it. It also appeared that the gasket surface was not oiled on installation. I think that is the common reason factory installed filters are difficult to remove, not tightness.
Jim
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wildstang
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Aug 5, 2009 09:25 AM
Dustin_86
Fuel Injection, Carburetion & Fuel System
3
Dec 8, 2004 10:33 PM
